Abstract: Dear flower friend, are you also attracted by the desert rose that is as red as fire and has a unique shape? Its mysterious temperament, which seems to have emerged from the depths of the desert, makes people can't help but want to take it home and become a member of their garden. So, how to cultivate desert roses? Don't worry, let me...
Dear flower friend, are you also attracted by the desert rose that is as red as fire and has a unique shape? Its mysterious temperament, which seems to have emerged from the depths of the desert, makes people can't help but want to take it home and become a member of their garden. So, how to cultivate desert roses? Don't worry, let me take you step by step to reveal its mystery. 1. Desert Rose's "Past and Present Life"
Desert Rose, scientific name Adenium obesum, although it has the word "desert" in its name, it does not grow in a real desert. It is native to Kenya, Tanzania and other places in Africa and is a succulent plant of the Oleander family. Because its flowers are red, shaped like roses, and its origin is close to the desert, it is named "Desert Rose". 2."Character Characteristics" of Desert Rose
Desert Rose has unique character characteristics. Understanding these characteristics will help us take better care of it.
1. Like light drought: desert roses like sunny environment, drought resistance is very strong, but afraid of waterlogging.
2. Like warm: growth temperature of 25~30℃, not cold, winter needs to move indoors.
3. Like loose breathable soil: like good drainage sandy soil, avoid waterlogging. 3. Desert rose breeding methods
1. Soil selection: Select sandy soil with good drainage, and add some river sand or small gravel to improve soil permeability.
2. Watering: Desert roses are drought-tolerant, so watering should not be too much, just keep the soil slightly moist. During the high temperature period in summer, depending on the soil conditions, water is generally watered every three days; during the low temperature period in winter, water can be watered every seven days.
3. Light: Desert roses love light and need at least 4 hours of light every day. When it is hot in summer, cover the shade properly to avoid direct strong light.
4. Fertilization: Fertilize once a month during the growth period, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, to promote flowering.
5. Pruning: After the flowering period of desert roses, prune them in time to remove dead branches and sick branches to keep the plant type beautiful. 4. Winter skills for desert roses 1. Temperature: Desert roses are not cold-resistant, and the winter temperature should be kept above 10℃. 2. Watering: In winter, you need to moderate watering and keep the soil dry. 3. Light: There is insufficient light in winter, so the light time can be increased appropriately. 5. Prevention and control of pests and diseases of desert roses 1. Red spider: When red spider is discovered, pesticides should be sprayed in time or biological control should be used.
2. Aphids: When aphids are found, you can spray them with soapy water or washing powder water to kill aphids. 6. Breeding methods of desert roses 1. Cuttage: Cut off healthy branches, insert them into the sand, keep the soil moist, and transplant them after taking root.
2. Ramose: Divide the luxuriant plants and retain 3-5 branches per plant.
Dear flower friends, although Desert Rose has a unique character, as long as we take care of it carefully, it will definitely become a beautiful scenery in your garden. Let us work together to let the desert roses thrive under your care and bloom into beautiful flowers!